FT After School Program Director -Far Rockaway at NEW YORK EDGE, INC | US | Rezi

FT After School Program Director -Far Rockaway at NEW YORK EDGE, INC

FT After School Program Director -Far Rockaway

NEW YORK EDGE, INC · US

5 days ago

FT After School Program Director -Far Rockaway

NEW YORK EDGE, INC · US

6 days ago
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About the Role

New York Edge is seeking a passionate, mission-driven team-builder to manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned after-school program, ensuring quality standards, guidelines, and contract requirements are met. The role involves fostering an atmosphere of fun and learning through sports and arts activities, serving as a role model to youth.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees program staff, program operations, services, and implements programs and/or processes to provide services within established timeframes and in compliance.
  • Conducts staff performance evaluations and development plans with the Program Manager and Human Resources Department.
  • Provides weekly and monthly team meetings that encourage opportunities for team feedback and discussions about classroom management, lesson planning, writing prompts, and social-emotional learning.
  • Communicates regularly with supervisor on program updates, progress, and needs.
  • Coordinates outreach to the community and presents on the program to actively recruit participants.
  • Prepares various documents and reports (e.g., attendance, daily activities, daily program content, program design, etc.) for internal and external reporting.
  • Provides weekly individual supervision to each staff member with feedback, goal setting, and assessment of competencies in the role.
  • Supports all team members, including in-direct reports, and provides feedback as needed.
  • Collaborates with the Program Manager, Borough Director, and New York Edge Curriculum and Training Departments to develop and implement monthly all-staff professional development workshops/seminars.
  • Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery to align with goals with student achievement and performance.
  • Monitors and ensures all program compliance, including but not limited to student registration, staff documents, ratios, attendance tracking, IDs, and building permits.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the center and its programs.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three (3) years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage priorities and workflow, while maintaining a positive, patient and calm demeanor, and establishing a positive team spirit with staff, students, and entire school community.
  • Strong understanding of New York City and New York State education requirements in an urban setting.
  • Must be able to articulate outcome requirements and provide the necessary and appropriate resources and support for school and New York Edge staff members to successfully deliver on objectives.
  • Knowledge of after-school programs, supervising staff, and program planning.
  • Ability to de-escalate potentially risky or difficult situations.
  • At time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

Skills

  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person, virtually and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand
  • Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Location

  • New York City

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • In-person

Experience Level

  • Minimum of three (3) years experience in urban education, youth development or community organizing with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth & adolescents in New York City.

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
  • At least 18.0 credit hours from an accredited college or university in the field of Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $58,500 - $62,500

About the Company

  • New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools.
  • Each year, academic programs, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school.
  • Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Equal Opportunity

  • New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.